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f-b-i agents say they're confident that alexis acted alone... and didn't appear to be targeting anyone. he had carved phrases... including "end to the torment" and "better off this way"... into the side of his weapon. he apparently believed he was being controlled by electro- magnetic waves. parlave says: "a document retrieved from the electronic media stated quote 'ultra low frequency attack is what i've been subject to for the last three months and to be perfectly honest, that is what has driven me to this.'" the feds are still trying to figure out how alexis managed to gain the appropriate clearance to get into the navy yard... since he had several past arrests. the navy secretary has ordered three separate reviews of the incident. the sub- contractor that hired aaron alexis has one less client this morning. hewlett packard is cutting ties with "the experts"... citing the company's failure to respond to alexis' mental health issues. in a responding statement, "the experts" expressed disappointment over h-p's decision -- and pointed out that a
f-b-i agents say they're confident that alexis acted alone... and didn't appear to be targeting anyone. he had carved phrases... including "end to the torment" and "better off this way"... into the side of his weapon. he apparently believed he was being controlled by electro- magnetic waves. parlave says: "a document retrieved from the electronic media stated quote 'ultra low frequency attack is what i've been subject to for the last three months and to be perfectly...
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. >> reporter: for indiana alexis, the list of missed red flags is alarmingly long to two arrests to reports to police he was hearing voices to two recent self-admissions to veterans' affairs hospitals for insomeny ya. despite this, alexis' security clearance granted in 2008 was grant valid for 10 years without review. >> where there are gaps, we will close them. where there are inadequacies, we will address them. and where there are failures, we'll correct them. >> reporter: one change the defense department is not making so far is making mental health a disqualifier, to avoid stigmatizing post-traumatic stress disorder. >> i still remain in the camp that people should be able to overcome that. >> reporter: as coworkers were allowed back into the scene of aaron alexis' mother spoke publicly for the first time about her son. >> i will ask him why he did what he did. aaron is now in a place where he can no longer do harm to anyone. for that, i am glad. >> we are learning that one of the women killed had local ties. 51-year-old mary dilorenzo knight worked as a civilian navy contractor
. >> reporter: for indiana alexis, the list of missed red flags is alarmingly long to two arrests to reports to police he was hearing voices to two recent self-admissions to veterans' affairs hospitals for insomeny ya. despite this, alexis' security clearance granted in 2008 was grant valid for 10 years without review. >> where there are gaps, we will close them. where there are inadequacies, we will address them. and where there are failures, we'll correct them. >> reporter:...
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investigators are trying to figure out why alexis did it. they also want to know why someone with reported mental problems had such easy access to the navy yard. the defense secretary says the military is reviewing all security procedures. >> with every there are gaps, we will close them. -- where there are gaps, we will close them. where there are inadequacies, we'll address them. >> reporter: the building is a crime scene. only essential personnel are allowed back in the navy yard. danielle nottingham cbs news, washington. >> the white house says president obama plans to attend the memorial service sunday for navy yard shooting victims. >>> in other news, across the bay area, san jose just installed a new razor wire near part of interstate 280 to keep graffiti vandals away. it is by the railroad overpass. it's near bird avenue. the city says it was union pacific's decision to install the wire. chp recently cracked down on taggers in santa clara valley. there is now a special task force dedicated to arresting all the vandals. >>> all a blin
investigators are trying to figure out why alexis did it. they also want to know why someone with reported mental problems had such easy access to the navy yard. the defense secretary says the military is reviewing all security procedures. >> with every there are gaps, we will close them. -- where there are gaps, we will close them. where there are inadequacies, we'll address them. >> reporter: the building is a crime scene. only essential personnel are allowed back in the navy...
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a psychological picture of navy yard killer aaron alexis is starting to emerge. one of voices inside his head and claims of people using vibrations and microwaves to send him messages through the wall, flooring and ceiling. police say this information may help to explain why the 34-year-old allegedly gunned down 12 people inside washington's navy yard monday. nbc's justice correspondent pete williams has the newest details. >> reporter: just last month, investigators say aaron alexis checked into this hotel in new port, rhode island while working as a military contractor. he called police to complain that people were following him and that he was hearing voices. he said they were using a microwave machine to accepted vibrations preventing him from sleeping. he worried the voices belonged to individuals who would harm him. a short time later, he sought mental health treatment from a v.a. hospital. friends remember what he would say about being a victim of racism and being short changed by the government. >> oh, my gosh, i'm so tired of dealing with our american go
a psychological picture of navy yard killer aaron alexis is starting to emerge. one of voices inside his head and claims of people using vibrations and microwaves to send him messages through the wall, flooring and ceiling. police say this information may help to explain why the 34-year-old allegedly gunned down 12 people inside washington's navy yard monday. nbc's justice correspondent pete williams has the newest details. >> reporter: just last month, investigators say aaron alexis...
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aaron alexis' most is offering condolences to the families. she read a brief statement to reporters at her home in brooklyn, new york. she did not appear on camera or take questions. the 34-year-old opened fire at the navy yard in washington, dc on monday killing a dozen and wounding eight others before he was killed in a police shootout. >> the actions have had an everlasting effect on the families. i don't know why he does what he did. i will never be able to ask him why. to the families of the victims, i am so, so very sorry this has happened. my heart is broken. >> we are just lending two day before the rampage aaron alexis visited a gun store and firing range in virginia. the white house announced president obama will attend a memorial service on sunday for the shooting victims. a family in livermore lost a loved one in the horrific shooting at 1/2 yard. they will head east for a memorial service. abc7 news reporter katie marzullo talked with the family. >> the 51-year-old was working at navy yard as an information contractor. her brother
aaron alexis' most is offering condolences to the families. she read a brief statement to reporters at her home in brooklyn, new york. she did not appear on camera or take questions. the 34-year-old opened fire at the navy yard in washington, dc on monday killing a dozen and wounding eight others before he was killed in a police shootout. >> the actions have had an everlasting effect on the families. i don't know why he does what he did. i will never be able to ask him why. to the...
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we're getting a better psychological picture of navy yard killer aaron alexis. one is of voices inside his head, another picture, vibrations of microwaves to send him messages. police say this information may explain why alexis's gunned down 12 people on monday. nbc's tracy pots joins us. what's the latest? >> authorities also know he was arrested at least three times, but not prosecuted, never convicted on those arrests. at least two of them were gun related. that's raising a lot of questions here on capitol hill and across the country. should aaron alexis still had clearance to get on that base and should he have been able to buy a gun? as washington remembers the victims -- >> it's a hole that will never be filled. >> reporter: the fbi is tracking every move aaron alexis made. >> how did he carry out and plan this attack, how did he get access to the weapons. >> it was a lawful purchase of a shotgun made in virginia. >> reporter: legal, even though the veterans administration was treating him for mental illness. less than a month ago, he reported hearing voic
we're getting a better psychological picture of navy yard killer aaron alexis. one is of voices inside his head, another picture, vibrations of microwaves to send him messages. police say this information may explain why alexis's gunned down 12 people on monday. nbc's tracy pots joins us. what's the latest? >> authorities also know he was arrested at least three times, but not prosecuted, never convicted on those arrests. at least two of them were gun related. that's raising a lot of...
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who was aaron alexis. authorities are trying to figure out how and why a rookie four- year-old man -- a turkey for 0 =-- 34-year-old man was able to kill 12 people. a man with serious mental health issues walked onto a naval base and killed 12 people. aaron alexis had been in trouble with the police before. a recent background check revealed nothing but a traffic fine. we have this report. >> a confusing picture has emerged of aaron alexis the 34-year-old from texas. anger management issues point to a troubled past. he is described as a friendly and peaceloving man. >> it is like dr. jekyll-mr. hyde. who was this guy? the guy that i knew was so honorable. >> others hinted at a different side to his character. >> he was frustrated with the government. as a veteran, he did not feel like he was getting treated right or fairly. >> he joined the navy reserve in 2007, where he served as an aviation the tricks and -- electrician and fort worth texas. he had a number of weapons related incidents in his name. in 20
who was aaron alexis. authorities are trying to figure out how and why a rookie four- year-old man -- a turkey for 0 =-- 34-year-old man was able to kill 12 people. a man with serious mental health issues walked onto a naval base and killed 12 people. aaron alexis had been in trouble with the police before. a recent background check revealed nothing but a traffic fine. we have this report. >> a confusing picture has emerged of aaron alexis the 34-year-old from texas. anger management...
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and alexis sought out help just last no. navy officials will also say they'll be reviewing the tragedy and the new revelation of his mental issues. >> we'll look at if there is anything that we missed and needed to address differently. >> five years ago he was given a clearance that lasts ten years. another check by his employer back in june found only minor traffic citations. >> who was this guy? the guy that i knew was so honorable. >> reporter: friends of aaron alexis were shocked by the shooting. his family said that alexis was suffering from ptsd related to post 9/11 stress. the contractor who hired alexis said that the government should have made his previous record known. saying if they then what they know now they never would have hired him. >> the department of veteran's affairs are releasing details about heal care treatment. according to a statement alexis made two separate visits to the veteran affairs in august. quote: >> now to severe weather. mexico is reeling from two hurricanes, ingrid and manuel. man slides
and alexis sought out help just last no. navy officials will also say they'll be reviewing the tragedy and the new revelation of his mental issues. >> we'll look at if there is anything that we missed and needed to address differently. >> five years ago he was given a clearance that lasts ten years. another check by his employer back in june found only minor traffic citations. >> who was this guy? the guy that i knew was so honorable. >> reporter: friends of aaron alexis...
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on august 7th, alexis called the newport police in rhode island, with a bizarre tale. documented in a police report obtained by abc. he described a confrontation with an unidentified person who sent three people to follow him, and keep him awake by talking to him and sending vibrations to his body through a microwave machine. sources tell abc news, alexis recently sought help from v.a. hospitals in rhode island and d.c. for insomnia. but officials won't discuss his mental state. >> i can't comment on that at this time. >> reporter: just two days before the navy yard rampage, alexis visited a gun store and firing range in virginia. eyewitnesses to the shooting, are describing a determined killer. john weaver watched the suspect methodically murder six of his friends. >> i popped my head up. and i saw him pointing his gun at my friend. and he shot her. ♪ and the home of the brave >> reporter: a day after the shooting, washington paused to remember the 12 people who died. one of those victims, 52-year-old richard michael ridgell, a veteran of the iraq war. >> he loved t
on august 7th, alexis called the newport police in rhode island, with a bizarre tale. documented in a police report obtained by abc. he described a confrontation with an unidentified person who sent three people to follow him, and keep him awake by talking to him and sending vibrations to his body through a microwave machine. sources tell abc news, alexis recently sought help from v.a. hospitals in rhode island and d.c. for insomnia. but officials won't discuss his mental state. >> i...
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alexis had been suffering from serious health problems. now president obama ordering an examination of security standards for government contractors and government employees. liz brea elizabeth prann is live with more. >> reports coming in from the police department. they had contacted the local naval base telling them about the bizarre suspicious behavior. he was hearing voices through the walls, he couldn't sleep he felt like people were following him. despite those warnings he wasn't stripped of his clearance. they will be reviewing the process at all dod installations. the secretary is collecting input from senior leaders to define the parameters of this review which could be formally announced as soon as tomorrow. the administration is reviewing contracts for federal staffers. >> new documents reveal what could be the most powerful evidence yet the irs targeted conservative groups. usa today is reporting the agency flag groups based on literature mentioning things like anti obama rhetoric got a red flag. over 160 groups were listed al
alexis had been suffering from serious health problems. now president obama ordering an examination of security standards for government contractors and government employees. liz brea elizabeth prann is live with more. >> reports coming in from the police department. they had contacted the local naval base telling them about the bizarre suspicious behavior. he was hearing voices through the walls, he couldn't sleep he felt like people were following him. despite those warnings he wasn't...
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cnn's legal analyst, you obviously have a lot of questions about aaron alexis. someone who had a history of mental illness but had most recently told some v.a. hospital, you know, workers no, he wasn't going to hurt anybody. he just was having trouble with sleep. there were so many red flag at the core of each of these stories is memt illness. we talk about guns, better security, biometric passes to get into buildings. the core of each story is memts illness. >> yeah, i mean, the problem is he was not getting treatment, adequate treatment. he had never -- you know, was never put in an inpatient psychiatric unit for any length of time. there's never an attempt to really diagnose and treat him. and that led to his being, you know, released. there was many agencies from rhode island police to v.a. did not kmoukt. >> is this common? >> this is very -- >> someone with these sorts of -- this sort of mental illness is in the system? >> that is absolutely true because it's the police that become the mental health crisis counselors all across the united states. >> police
cnn's legal analyst, you obviously have a lot of questions about aaron alexis. someone who had a history of mental illness but had most recently told some v.a. hospital, you know, workers no, he wasn't going to hurt anybody. he just was having trouble with sleep. there were so many red flag at the core of each of these stories is memt illness. we talk about guns, better security, biometric passes to get into buildings. the core of each story is memts illness. >> yeah, i mean, the problem...
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f-b-i agents say they're confident that alexis acted alone... and didn't appear to be targeting anyone. he had carved phrases... including "end to the torment" and "better off this way"... into the side of his weapon. he apparently believed he was being controlled by electro- magnetic waves. parlave says: "a document retrieved from the electronic media stated quote 'ultra low frequency attack is what i've been subject to for the last three months and to be perfectly honest, that is what has driven me to this.'" the feds are still trying to figure out how alexis managed to gain the appropriate clearance to get into the navy yard... since he had several past arrests. the navy secretary has ordered three separate reviews of the incident. the sub- contractor that hired aaron alexis has one less client this morning. hewlett packard is cutting ties with "the experts"... citing the company's failure to respond to alexis' mental health issues. in a responding statement, "the experts" expressed disappointment over h-p's decision -- and pointed out that a
f-b-i agents say they're confident that alexis acted alone... and didn't appear to be targeting anyone. he had carved phrases... including "end to the torment" and "better off this way"... into the side of his weapon. he apparently believed he was being controlled by electro- magnetic waves. parlave says: "a document retrieved from the electronic media stated quote 'ultra low frequency attack is what i've been subject to for the last three months and to be perfectly...
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you can see alexis driving up in that car. investigators describe the manual as a deranged killer hunting for victims as he roamed the halls with a sawed off shot gunning. on his gun he etched phrases "better off this way" and my "el -- and "my elf weapon" which stands for extremely low frequency. his backpack still hung on the bathroom wall where he assembled the weapon. they found a thumb drive containing documents detailing his mental state. >> there are multiple indicators that alexis held a delusional belief that he was being controlled or influenced by extremely low frequency or elf, electromagnetic waves. quote, ultralow frequency attack is what i've been subject to for the last three months. that is what has driven me to this. >> and we should remember at the end of that rampage, 12 innocent lives were lost. the oldest victim was 73-year- old jon johnson. his family said goodbye to him yesterday. he was close to retirement but love his job so he stayed on that job. he was remembered yesterday as a religious family man
you can see alexis driving up in that car. investigators describe the manual as a deranged killer hunting for victims as he roamed the halls with a sawed off shot gunning. on his gun he etched phrases "better off this way" and my "el -- and "my elf weapon" which stands for extremely low frequency. his backpack still hung on the bathroom wall where he assembled the weapon. they found a thumb drive containing documents detailing his mental state. >> there are...
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alexis is a former navy reservist and i-t contractor. the fray on capitol hill is not distracting the white house from pushing forward with it's awareness campaign on president obama's health care law. even if there's a partial government shutdown next week, major parts of the law will still be in place and rolling along. brianna keilar reports. >> everybody sign up and go to health care doggo. >> yesterday bill clinton help the president often awareness campaign in new york. today obama brief to mayors and state officials on the phone and tomorrow he gives up a campaign style speech at a community community college in maryland thrift the administration thinks a new report showing premiums under obama care will be lower-than-expected gives their message firepower even if the president's signature health-care program remains deeply unpopular. a cnn poll shows only 45 percent of americans approve of how the president is doing many republicans want more spending cuts in return for raising the debt ceiling. right now they're saying they want
alexis is a former navy reservist and i-t contractor. the fray on capitol hill is not distracting the white house from pushing forward with it's awareness campaign on president obama's health care law. even if there's a partial government shutdown next week, major parts of the law will still be in place and rolling along. brianna keilar reports. >> everybody sign up and go to health care doggo. >> yesterday bill clinton help the president often awareness campaign in new york. today...
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the contractor that hired alexis confirmed the defense department cleared alexis twice and they would not have hired him if they few about his arrests. a report released by the pentagon confirms the navy's screening program has widespread problems and found over the last nine months, 52 convicted felons received routine unauthorized access to navy installations and we're hearing for first time from aaron alexis's mother who issued this statement on the shootings. >> my son, aaron alexis, has murdered 12 people and wounded several others. his actions have had a profound and everlasting effect on the families of the victims. i don't know why he did what he did and i'll never be able to ask him why. aaron is now in a place where he can no longer do harm to anyone and for that i am glad. to the families of the victims, i'm so, so very sorry that this has happened. my heart is broken. >> nbc news justice correspondent pete williams joins us. pete, obviously those words from his mother's heart stirring but there's an investigation that has to take place here. it was interesting that general
the contractor that hired alexis confirmed the defense department cleared alexis twice and they would not have hired him if they few about his arrests. a report released by the pentagon confirms the navy's screening program has widespread problems and found over the last nine months, 52 convicted felons received routine unauthorized access to navy installations and we're hearing for first time from aaron alexis's mother who issued this statement on the shootings. >> my son, aaron alexis,...
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sources say that aaron alexis sought help from v.a. hospitals in rhode island and washington, dc, for insomnia but will not discuss his mental state. >> i cannot comment. >> two days before the navy yard rampage, he visited a gun store and firing range in virginia. eyewitnesses are describing a determined killer, with a man were watching the suspect murder six of his friends. >> i popped my head up and i saw him pointing his gun at my friend and...he shot her. ♪ and the home of the brave, of the brave ♪ >> a day after the shooting, washington, dc paused to remember the 12 people who died. one of the victims was 52-year-old veteran of the iraq war. >> he loved the ravens. >> good dad. >> president obama said the united states is vulnerable to these types of mass shootings because there is not a tougher background check system on gun purchases. >> one of the victims included a 51-year-old woman whose brother lives if lib more. mary knight was work as a contractor at the navy yard on the 4th floor of arounding when airplane honor star
sources say that aaron alexis sought help from v.a. hospitals in rhode island and washington, dc, for insomnia but will not discuss his mental state. >> i cannot comment. >> two days before the navy yard rampage, he visited a gun store and firing range in virginia. eyewitnesses are describing a determined killer, with a man were watching the suspect murder six of his friends. >> i popped my head up and i saw him pointing his gun at my friend and...he shot her. ♪ and the home...
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we heard from the mother of aaron alexis, katherine alexis said she wanted to apologize to the families of the murder victims. >> our son, aaron alexis has murdered 12 people and wounded several others. his actions have had a profound and everlasting affect on the families of the victims. i don't know why he did what he did, and i'll never be able to ask him why. aaron is now in a place where he can no longer do harm to anyone. and for that i am glad. to the families of the victims i am so, so very sorry that this has happened. my heart is broken. >> today the commander of the washington navy yard said that it will resume full operations tomorrow and continue to offer grief candling to whoever needs it. not only those who were in the building but anyone who was throughout the sprawling facility. there will be one facility not reopening tomorrow, that is building 197 where investigators are still collecting evidence and tracing the paths of all the bullets that killed all 12 civilians here this monday. >> randall, secretary hagel has ordered this top-to-bottom review procedures and proto
we heard from the mother of aaron alexis, katherine alexis said she wanted to apologize to the families of the murder victims. >> our son, aaron alexis has murdered 12 people and wounded several others. his actions have had a profound and everlasting affect on the families of the victims. i don't know why he did what he did, and i'll never be able to ask him why. aaron is now in a place where he can no longer do harm to anyone. and for that i am glad. to the families of the victims i am...
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authorities say it's unclear what aaron alexis's motive was. er had mother apologized fer killing more than 12 people and injuring more than a dozen others at the navy yard. i'm so, so sorry this has happened. i don't know why he did what had he did and i'll never be able to ask him why. >>> those who knew him remain heart broken. >> i don't know where my life goes now. he was my partner. we had plans to do things. and now it's gone >> some employees have started returning back to work here at the navy yard. we're told the counseling services will be available. for those who witnessed the shooting, it is going to take time to heal. i looked this man dead in his eyes >> it was the scariest thing i of had ever seen. federal sources say surveillance video show it is him ducking into a bathroom with a small bag and emerging with a fully intact remington shotgun. where there are gaps we will close them >> the defense secretary announced a security review of all u.s. military installations word wide. in a full scale look at department of defense proc
authorities say it's unclear what aaron alexis's motive was. er had mother apologized fer killing more than 12 people and injuring more than a dozen others at the navy yard. i'm so, so sorry this has happened. i don't know why he did what had he did and i'll never be able to ask him why. >>> those who knew him remain heart broken. >> i don't know where my life goes now. he was my partner. we had plans to do things. and now it's gone >> some employees have started returning...
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alexis's family said he had sought treatment. his mother expressed sorrow for her son's victims. >> aaron is now in place where he can no longer do harm to anyone and for that i am glad. to the families of the victims, i am so, so sorry that this has happened. my heart is broken. >> reporter: in the wake of the attack defense secretary chuck hagel has ordered a review of the security and review program. danielle nottingham, cbs news, washington. >>> syrian president bashir al assad said a u.n. report finding sarin gas was used against opposition forces didn't hold up. assad met with the u.n. and russia yesterday. he disputed the u.n. findings that rockets carrying sarin gas were fired by syrian forces. >> it's not realistic and not true. definitely so far as government we have evidence that the terrorist group has used sarin gas, and those evidences -- those evidence handed over to the russians. >> well, assad said syria's military did not use chemical weapons. assad also said they would abide by an agreement with u.s. and russia
alexis's family said he had sought treatment. his mother expressed sorrow for her son's victims. >> aaron is now in place where he can no longer do harm to anyone and for that i am glad. to the families of the victims, i am so, so sorry that this has happened. my heart is broken. >> reporter: in the wake of the attack defense secretary chuck hagel has ordered a review of the security and review program. danielle nottingham, cbs news, washington. >>> syrian president bashir...
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we know that police in rhode island say they encountered aaron alexis in usually august. he told them voices were harassing him and following him. in the following weeks honor airplane moved to washington, dc for work and given security clear an. law enforcement told abc that he sought help from v.a. hospitals in both washington, dc, and rhode island. it was for inmom nea not mental illness. president obama says background checks need to be better and is asking for security standards for government contractors and employees across the federal agencies. >> i get concerned that this becomes a ritual we go through every three or four months where we have the horrific mass shootings yet we are not willing to take some basic actions. >> the f.b.i. behavioral analysis unit is working to determine his motive. authorities are combing through his laptop. so for they have now found any writings suggesting a political or religious motivation. the navy toward is still closed but for essential personnel. in the last half hour, people have been allowed to go on to the base to retrieve
we know that police in rhode island say they encountered aaron alexis in usually august. he told them voices were harassing him and following him. in the following weeks honor airplane moved to washington, dc for work and given security clear an. law enforcement told abc that he sought help from v.a. hospitals in both washington, dc, and rhode island. it was for inmom nea not mental illness. president obama says background checks need to be better and is asking for security standards for...
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the contractor that hired alexis confirmed the defense department cleared alexis twice and they would not have hired him if they few about his arrests. a report released by the pentagon confirms the navy's screening program has widespread problems and found over the last nine months, 52 convicted felons received routine unauthorized access to navy installations and we're hearing for first time from aaron alexis's mother who issued this statement on the shootings. >> my son, aaron
the contractor that hired alexis confirmed the defense department cleared alexis twice and they would not have hired him if they few about his arrests. a report released by the pentagon confirms the navy's screening program has widespread problems and found over the last nine months, 52 convicted felons received routine unauthorized access to navy installations and we're hearing for first time from aaron alexis's mother who issued this statement on the shootings. >> my son, aaron
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a police department report says aaron alexis heard voices a month before the shooting rampage. cbs reporter susan mcginnis with how alexis was still able to get on the navy yard despite his issues. >> reporter: officials say 34- year-old aaron alexis used a valid pass to walk on to the washington navy yard monday. once inside, he pulled out a shot gun he recently bought and opened fire killing 12 and injuring 3. >> that presents the greatest problem of all an insider. >> reporter: alexis had a security clearance despite a history of gun related charges and mental health issues. his family says he suffered from mental illness for a decade and recently sought treatment through the veterans administration. last month in rhode island, alexis called police from a hotel to say he was hearing voices and that people were stalking him. newport police say they alert naval police that a contractor was hearing voices. despite alexis' run-ins with the law and history of mental illness, he held on to his security clearance. family members of victims say they don't know how this could have ha
a police department report says aaron alexis heard voices a month before the shooting rampage. cbs reporter susan mcginnis with how alexis was still able to get on the navy yard despite his issues. >> reporter: officials say 34- year-old aaron alexis used a valid pass to walk on to the washington navy yard monday. once inside, he pulled out a shot gun he recently bought and opened fire killing 12 and injuring 3. >> that presents the greatest problem of all an insider. >>...
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onlying up, red flags flying about aaron alexis before he went on his deadly d.c. rampage. and all of if government snoopings didn't catch it is. it time to stop orvi...amelia...ur... neil and buzz: for teaching us that you can't create the future... by clinging to the past. and with that: you're history. instead of looking behind... delta is looking beyond. 80 thousand of us investing. inverything from the best experiences below... to the finest comforts above. we're not simply saluting story... we're making it. ♪ >>> there were some red flags. of course there were. should we have picked them up? why didn't we? how could we? all of those questions need t be answered. >> eric: that is america's top military official admit willing were a lot of warning signs before aaron alexi s did the unthinkable. sadly, we have heard it all before fromhe boston bombing to the movie theater and fort hood shooting. jonathan, instead of the government snooping on the innocent americans time to target people raising red flags. >> yeah, i mean, eric, our defense policies are dominated by ega
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the navy says the gunman aaron alexis obtained a security clearance good for 10 years when he enlisted in the navy reserves in 2007. despite an apparent history of mental illness and several run-ins with the law -- alexis was also able to buy a remington 870 pump- action shotgun, which he used in monday's rampage. mean while families of the victims are doing their best to honor the memories of their loved ones killed in monday's rampage. >> firefighters are investigating what started as an overnight house fire in pacifica up. it happened that they the cord around to 40 5:00 a.m.. kron4 mike pelton has the latest. >> fire officials stated that they started about 2:00 a.m. and started somewhere in the basement. fire investigation stated as this is an electrical fire and it does not seem to be suspicious. there was a couple who was sleeping inside the home and they manage to get out safely. a short time later their smoke detectors went off. they tell me that they are glad that they had smoke detectors. the >> a child is recovering this morning after being hit by glass in a shooting in oak
the navy says the gunman aaron alexis obtained a security clearance good for 10 years when he enlisted in the navy reserves in 2007. despite an apparent history of mental illness and several run-ins with the law -- alexis was also able to buy a remington 870 pump- action shotgun, which he used in monday's rampage. mean while families of the victims are doing their best to honor the memories of their loved ones killed in monday's rampage. >> firefighters are investigating what started as...
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>> they were right next to building 197, the building that alexis was in. they were right in front of the building when they were called away. >> did your sources give you any indication as to why this team might have been told they weren't needed? >> no here that really has not been made public. no reason has been given yet -- no. that really has not been made public. no reason has been given yet. the capitol police are very much dedicated to rejecting the capital -- to protecting the capital. case ofrible interchurch fighting -- inter- turf fighting. thank you. and in response to debbie's reporting, we now have a statement from the united states capitol police saying that because of these questions, they will be conducting an independent review into what happened surrounding that shooting. you are watching "bbc world news america." still to come, a dangerous new drug is causing major problems in south africa, where communities are being torn apart. in light of this week's shooting at the u.s. navy yard here in washington, d.c., the issue of gun control is
>> they were right next to building 197, the building that alexis was in. they were right in front of the building when they were called away. >> did your sources give you any indication as to why this team might have been told they weren't needed? >> no here that really has not been made public. no reason has been given yet -- no. that really has not been made public. no reason has been given yet. the capitol police are very much dedicated to rejecting the capital -- to...
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onlying up, red flags flying about aaron alexis before he went on his deadly d.c. rampage. and all of if government snoopings didn't catch it is. it time to stop thank you orville and wilbur... ...amelia... neil and buzz: for teaching us that you can't create the future... by clinging to the past. and with that: you're history. instead of looking behind... delta is looking beyond. 80 thousand of us investing billions... in everything from the best experiences below... to the finest comforts above. we're not simp saluting history... we're making it. this man is about to be the millionth customer. would you mind if i go ahead of you? instead we had someone go ahead of him and win fiy thousand dollars. congratulations you are our one millionth customer. nobody likes to miss out. that's why ally treats all their custers the same. whether you're the first or the millionth. if your bank doesn't think you're special anymore, you need an ally. ally bank. your money needs an ally. ♪ >>> there were some red flags. of course there were. should we have picked them up? why didn't we?
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alexis was alert and oriented and was asked by va doctors if he was struggling with anxiety or depression and thoughts of harming himself or others which he denied. >>> mexico is battling with tropical storm, manuel and ingrid have already devastated large parts of central and southern mexico, at least 80 people have been killed and within the hour we have learned that 58 people are mission after a larnd slide. adam rainy is in acapulco. >> the mech can air force have been air lifting hundreds and bringing them here to the capital of mexico city, as they try to bring some of the thousands of people stranded in acapulco after tropical storm manuel devastated that area. we have seen people walking through chest-high water trying to evacuate their homes, the mexican military is there conducting rescue operation, trying to understand the full extent of the disaster. we think two storms hitting mexico at the same time, ingrid on the west coast and manuel on the equities, th east coast -- t coast, as they try to understand the damage to the area there. the highway from mexico city to acapulco i
alexis was alert and oriented and was asked by va doctors if he was struggling with anxiety or depression and thoughts of harming himself or others which he denied. >>> mexico is battling with tropical storm, manuel and ingrid have already devastated large parts of central and southern mexico, at least 80 people have been killed and within the hour we have learned that 58 people are mission after a larnd slide. adam rainy is in acapulco. >> the mech can air force have been air...
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. >> aaron alexis. the gun trail and the voices he said he heard in his head. >> it almost seems this was the type of thing that was bound to happen. >> our pamela brown and the stunning new developments. >>> and siri mans up. >> let me think. okay. here you go. >> and gets an overhaul. you're live in the "cnn you're live in the "cnn newsroom". -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> good morning. i'm carol costello. we do begin with breaking news this morning from the housing market. higher mortgage rates appear to be taking their toll. new data out just minutes ago show builders began work last month on far fewer homes than projected. while the pace of new home construction increased over july, it wasn't nearly as much as experts had expected. a number of new home permits also dropped nearly 4%. christine romans is in new york to tell us what this means. good morning. >> good morning, carol. each piece of housing data so critical because this has been a bright spot in the economy. let me show you qu
. >> aaron alexis. the gun trail and the voices he said he heard in his head. >> it almost seems this was the type of thing that was bound to happen. >> our pamela brown and the stunning new developments. >>> and siri mans up. >> let me think. okay. here you go. >> and gets an overhaul. you're live in the "cnn you're live in the "cnn newsroom". -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> good morning. i'm carol costello. we do begin...
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aaron alexis on a trip to thailand last year. he was just posing for pictures with friends, but also new this morning, disturbing clues that in the weeks before the killing, before he killed a dozen innocent people, the 34-year-old seemed to be losing his grip on reality. just last month, alexis called police while staying at this rhode island hotel, complaining he was hearing voices. he claimed people were following him using a microwave machine using vibrations, hoping to harm him. he later sought treatment for a nearby va hospital. now, lawmakers are asking how someone with his issues and trowelled past could have gotten clearance to military facilities. >> it is time to start at the bottom. and really revamp our background check system, especially in our military, national intelligence and military facilities. >> the defense security has ordered a review of all facilities worldwide and will hold a briefing about an hour from now. president obama has ordered a broader look for contractors and employees. i want to bring in pete
aaron alexis on a trip to thailand last year. he was just posing for pictures with friends, but also new this morning, disturbing clues that in the weeks before the killing, before he killed a dozen innocent people, the 34-year-old seemed to be losing his grip on reality. just last month, alexis called police while staying at this rhode island hotel, complaining he was hearing voices. he claimed people were following him using a microwave machine using vibrations, hoping to harm him. he later...
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. >>> we continue to look into into alexis's background. >> passed the background check despite his involvement in previous gun incidents and mental health issues. at ktvu.com you'll find continuing coverage of naval yard shooting. look for the link under hot topics. >>> for families of the newt town school shooting, they're in washington d.c. this week since adam lanza went to sandy hook elementary and killed 20 children and six educators. this trip was planned before the navy yard shooting. >>> guns and starbucks, coming up at 4:45 the changes coming up in stores across the country >> not much is slowing down the oakland a's. last night as they beat the angels 2-1 to move another step closure. players face a familiar sewage problem. some reported some pretty bad smells in the dugout. back in june, flooded parts of the ballpark including the clubhouses of both the a's and the visiting seattle, hazmat inspected for e colie. police tell the then cal illegal drugs are running rampet. homeless advocates say street chess gives people a chance to meet people and raise their spirits. >>> this morning
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alexis has had a troubled history. reckless use of firearms, angry outbursts and issues that prompted him to seek medical care. still he was able to maintain his government clearance allowing him to work for a contractor with access to a military base. defense department officials want to know why. >> there are many questions that need to be asked, and reviews. and the intensity of those reviews has to go down to every aspect. the security clearance, standards of that security clearance. are they strong enough, why do we do certain things the way we do. we need answers. and we will find those answers. >> today the gunman's mother expressed regret for her son's actions and apologized to families of the murder victims. >> aaron is now in a place where he can no longer do harm to anyone, so for that i am glad. to the families of the victims i am so, so very sorry that this has happened. my heart is broken. >> reporter: the navy yard remains closed to all but essential person nell. others were allowed to retrieve their car
alexis has had a troubled history. reckless use of firearms, angry outbursts and issues that prompted him to seek medical care. still he was able to maintain his government clearance allowing him to work for a contractor with access to a military base. defense department officials want to know why. >> there are many questions that need to be asked, and reviews. and the intensity of those reviews has to go down to every aspect. the security clearance, standards of that security clearance....
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alexis believed people were keeping his awake by sending vibrations through the walls. he even told police he was a navy contractor. police did file a report after the ins dents but even so, alexis was able to keep that security clearance >>> democratic lawmakers and people affected by gun violence will be on capitol hill pushing congress to act on universal background checks on gun purchases. today marks nine months since the shootings at sandy hook elementary. families will be in washington, d.c. to help with the effort. president obama is renewing his call for congress to act. harry reid says he does not have enough votes to revisit the issue. >> while gun violence is being debated, one of the biggest companies taking their own stance on this issue. starbucks says guns are no longer welcome in the cafe. it is starting short of an outride ban. "today in the bay's" bob redell joining us live. good morning, bob. >> reporter: good morning, jon. that's an important distinction. starbucks is not banning guns in its stores but requesting that the customers leave them at hom
alexis believed people were keeping his awake by sending vibrations through the walls. he even told police he was a navy contractor. police did file a report after the ins dents but even so, alexis was able to keep that security clearance >>> democratic lawmakers and people affected by gun violence will be on capitol hill pushing congress to act on universal background checks on gun purchases. today marks nine months since the shootings at sandy hook elementary. families will be in...
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alexis was not prosecuted in either case. now, it seems alexis was not particularly close to his family. one sister in fact, said she hadn't talked to him in years, an his father said alexis, who took part in some 9/11 rescue efforts, may have been suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. charlie, norah? >> thanks bob. senior correspondent john miller with us, a former fbi assistant director. good morning. what can you add to what we heard from bob about the suspect? >> well, a couple of things. one, the poster worked the fbi put the poster out last night and said anyone who knows anything about this individual please contact us. so they spent a night sorting through calls from acquaintances, former friends, co-workers fellow students who were able to fill in the details. but what emerges is a richer picture of a man who was leading two lives, one the individual who came to work every day last week at building 197, the same building that he conducted a massacre at yesterday, wiring up cubicles for an i.t. refresh that th
alexis was not prosecuted in either case. now, it seems alexis was not particularly close to his family. one sister in fact, said she hadn't talked to him in years, an his father said alexis, who took part in some 9/11 rescue efforts, may have been suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. charlie, norah? >> thanks bob. senior correspondent john miller with us, a former fbi assistant director. good morning. what can you add to what we heard from bob about the suspect? >> well, a...
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medical examiner will finish work on aaron alexis' body by the end of the day. we're also learning about bizarre markings on the gun he used in his shooting rampage. a law enforcement official telling cnn, the phrase is "better off this way" and "my elf" etched into the gun. investigators don't know what it means. they're trying to figure it out. twol days after the massacre in building 197, the evidence and the grief still very, very fresh. let's bring in joe johns. he's been looking into all of this. what are you finding out, joe? >> reporter: wolf, today, law enforcement authorities said they were still processing the multiple crime scenes inside the navy yard as the issue of who gets legitimate access to defense department installations like this one became an issue at the highest levels. almost back to business, so-called essential workers were allowed to return today to the navy yard, 48 hours after the shooting. nonessential employees were allowed to pick up their cars, even as the back and forth was just getting started, over how a guy like aaron alexis
medical examiner will finish work on aaron alexis' body by the end of the day. we're also learning about bizarre markings on the gun he used in his shooting rampage. a law enforcement official telling cnn, the phrase is "better off this way" and "my elf" etched into the gun. investigators don't know what it means. they're trying to figure it out. twol days after the massacre in building 197, the evidence and the grief still very, very fresh. let's bring in joe johns. he's...
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the 51-year-old working inside building 197 on the fourth floor when aaron alexis started shooting. mary was one of the last five victims to be identified. >> it's a great loss for the family. i think she was the core of our family. and now, we lost her. >> the reason mary was at the navy yard is because her company navy sea systems command was head quartered there. she was an it specialist and recently got a promotion. >> i was so proud of her. she always went for her goals. >> another major milestone was reached just last month. mary's oldest daughter got married. candice di lorenzo feels for her cousin autos just horrible. i just feel bachld i just want to hold them. >> the plan to travel to the east coast for a memorial service in the coming days. abc 7 news. >> an amtrak train hit a car on the tracks today at 11:30 near 9th street and 37th avenue in the fruit veil district. >> sky 7 flew over the scene after the accident. a station wagon was on the tracks when struck by the train. the occupants of the car were not seriously injured and they did manage to get out of the car on t
the 51-year-old working inside building 197 on the fourth floor when aaron alexis started shooting. mary was one of the last five victims to be identified. >> it's a great loss for the family. i think she was the core of our family. and now, we lost her. >> the reason mary was at the navy yard is because her company navy sea systems command was head quartered there. she was an it specialist and recently got a promotion. >> i was so proud of her. she always went for her goals....
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onlying up, red flags flying about aaron alexis before he went on his deadly d.c. rampage. and all of if government snoopings didn't catch it is. it time to stop that snooping? woman: everyone in the nicu -- all the nurses wanted to watch him when he was there 118 days. everything that you thought was important to you changes in light of having a child that needs you every moment. i wouldn't trade him for the world. who matters most to you says the most about you. at massmutual we're owned by our policyowners, and they matter most to us. if you're caring for a child with special needs, our innovative special care program offers strategies that can help. this is the creamy chicken corn chowder. i mean, look at it. so indulgent. did i tell you i am on the... [ both ] chicken pot pie diet! me too! [ male announcer ] so indulgent, you'll never believe they're light. 100-calorie progresso light soups. you'll never believe they're light. life could be hectic. as a working mom of two young boys angie's list saves me a lot of time. after reading all the reviews i know i'm making th
onlying up, red flags flying about aaron alexis before he went on his deadly d.c. rampage. and all of if government snoopings didn't catch it is. it time to stop that snooping? woman: everyone in the nicu -- all the nurses wanted to watch him when he was there 118 days. everything that you thought was important to you changes in light of having a child that needs you every moment. i wouldn't trade him for the world. who matters most to you says the most about you. at massmutual we're owned by...
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he has ordered a review of security procedures after reports the shooter aaron alexis, was given clearance despite past gun related incidents, and following the newly released pentagon report that found the navy was not properly vetting contractors and that 52 convicted felons had access to military facilities. on capitol hill today the chief of naval operations told lawmakers safety and security are his top priority. >> i have read the report. we are reviewing it right now. to the degree we have vulnerabilities, we'll correct them. as the fbi continues to piece together the final days and hours of the shooter's life, they're painting of a man increase leg struggling with his mental health. they still haven't been able to determine a motive. in washington i'm danielle lee, nbc news. >> among the people killed, michael arnoldu who attended stanford's graduate school of business in 2007. the 59-year-old was a navy veteran and avid pilot. this morning his mother remembers him as a loving son, husband, and father. >> it's not real. it's not possible. it's not possible that they shot him just f
he has ordered a review of security procedures after reports the shooter aaron alexis, was given clearance despite past gun related incidents, and following the newly released pentagon report that found the navy was not properly vetting contractors and that 52 convicted felons had access to military facilities. on capitol hill today the chief of naval operations told lawmakers safety and security are his top priority. >> i have read the report. we are reviewing it right now. to the degree...
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the navy says the gunman aaron alexis obtained a security clearance good for 10 years when he enlisted in the navy reserves in 2007. despite an apparent history of mental illness and several run-ins with the law -- alexis was also able to buy a remington 870 pump-action shotgun, which he used in monday's rampage. law enforcement officials say they've found no manifesto or other writings that would suggest a political or religious motivation for aaron alexis. families of the victims are doing their best to honor the memories of their loved ones after thirteen people, including the gunman, were killed in monday's rampage. unbelievable. shhhhh! in our day, we didn't have u-verse high speed internet. yeah, our babysitter didn't have a million ways to serve mom up on a silver platter. we had to count sheep to fall asleep. and i always worried that i was creating an overcrowded sheep farm. in my head... never looked like that farmer took proper care of those sheep. too much? a little. [ male announcer ] connect all your wi-fi-enabled devices with u-verse high speed internet. rethink possible
the navy says the gunman aaron alexis obtained a security clearance good for 10 years when he enlisted in the navy reserves in 2007. despite an apparent history of mental illness and several run-ins with the law -- alexis was also able to buy a remington 870 pump-action shotgun, which he used in monday's rampage. law enforcement officials say they've found no manifesto or other writings that would suggest a political or religious motivation for aaron alexis. families of the victims are doing...
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the security clearance for the alleged gun man aaron alexis dates back to 2008. the pentagon reports that shortly after he enlisted in the navy reserve, he got that clearance and he was notas not required to renew that th clearance. that is raising questions approximate the vetting prosees foprocessfor anyone who requirea clearance. >>> the direct or the center for hope for homeland security at the university of maryland, thanks for being with us today. >> nice to be here. >> i know you talk ago nauseam about these issues -- add no, sir see yui think hewas given te in 2008. since then it happens he has had a mental deteriorating mentalnt capacity if you will, but he didn't have to go back and review?eview? >> well, i think the beginningt of this problem is that there are 5 million people with security clearances and the ability to vet or to follow someone has gotten a security clearance is very weak. in fact, a lot of maybe almost 80% of the people who are responsible for the security clearance investigations are contractors themselves. they are not federal emplo
the security clearance for the alleged gun man aaron alexis dates back to 2008. the pentagon reports that shortly after he enlisted in the navy reserve, he got that clearance and he was notas not required to renew that th clearance. that is raising questions approximate the vetting prosees foprocessfor anyone who requirea clearance. >>> the direct or the center for hope for homeland security at the university of maryland, thanks for being with us today. >> nice to be here....
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alexis arrives in the washington area where he contacts a v.a. hospital for a second time for sleep problems. september 14th, two days before the shooting, alexis stops at this small arms range in lorton, virginia. an attorney for the gun range says he practiced shooting and paid $419 for a gun and two box of ammunition. on monday, he accessed a navy yard with legitimate i.d. and proper security clearance. >> in a case like this where you've got so many red flags over a protracted period of time, i mean, it almost seems this is the type of thing that was bound to happen. >> reporter: even more troubling, alexis's record while serving as a navy reservist. eight instances of misconduct including insurbordination, disorderly contact and absences from work. >> if you think about it over a long period of time, it's a little more challenging. >> reporter: he was honorably discharged in september 2011 and maintained his security xleer clearance which is good for ten years. the defense contract he was working for is now pointing to the military. >> look
alexis arrives in the washington area where he contacts a v.a. hospital for a second time for sleep problems. september 14th, two days before the shooting, alexis stops at this small arms range in lorton, virginia. an attorney for the gun range says he practiced shooting and paid $419 for a gun and two box of ammunition. on monday, he accessed a navy yard with legitimate i.d. and proper security clearance. >> in a case like this where you've got so many red flags over a protracted period...
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alexis drove in rented prius to the navy yard and used a valid pass to get entry. he was carrying a bag that police believed held the shotgun.7, he assembled the weapon and began shooting. source alexis went to a fourth floor loor balcony and opened fire to n people people below. he repeatedly moved up and and downstairs. at one point he e killed a kille security guard and stole his rity guard pistol.is with the extra weapon he began moving through the hallways alexis was confronted by police shot and killed. law enforcement officials retracking alexis' last in movements say he was in the washington area for three weeks. rec >> he was staying at a residence on starting september 7th. >> investigators now know alexisexis bough bought the shotgun he used at a saturday at a gun range in e virginia. sources tell us while there, alexis practiced with an assault rifle and tried to buy that.fa a clerk there refused to sell it. b >> thank you.e clerk president barack obama is ordering a review of government security measures. our our senior correspondent jon miller former
alexis drove in rented prius to the navy yard and used a valid pass to get entry. he was carrying a bag that police believed held the shotgun.7, he assembled the weapon and began shooting. source alexis went to a fourth floor loor balcony and opened fire to n people people below. he repeatedly moved up and and downstairs. at one point he e killed a kille security guard and stole his rity guard pistol.is with the extra weapon he began moving through the hallways alexis was confronted by police...
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alexis' past, including his medical and criminal histories. >> the gun store says alexis passed the required state and federal background checks to purchase the shotgun despite the fact that he had involvement in previous gun incidents and mental health issues. >>> time now 6:06. the navy yard massacre is breaking back nightmares for the families of the newtown, connecticut school shooting massacre. they're in washington, d.c. this week. they're marking nine months since the gunman adam lanza went to sandy hook elementary school and killed 20 first grade students and six educators. the parents of the children will be holding a news conference at 9:00 this morning pacific time. they'll be calling for tougher gun droll control. the trip -- gun control. this trip was planned well before the navy yard shooting. on our website you'll find continuing coverage of the navy yard shooting. check it out. look for the link on the home page under hot topics. >>> police on the peninsula are investigating a string of commercial burglaries. six happened on the same night. claudine wong joins us now from san
alexis' past, including his medical and criminal histories. >> the gun store says alexis passed the required state and federal background checks to purchase the shotgun despite the fact that he had involvement in previous gun incidents and mental health issues. >>> time now 6:06. the navy yard massacre is breaking back nightmares for the families of the newtown, connecticut school shooting massacre. they're in washington, d.c. this week. they're marking nine months since the...
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news >>our son aaron alexis has murdered twelve people and wounded several others. aaron is now in a place where he can no longer do harm to anyone and for that i am glad. >> pam: strong words from the mother of the man police say shot and killed twelve people at a washington navy yard. tonight -- you'll hear from an east bay relative of one of the victims -- still in shock of how close this tragedy hit home. >> pam: two days after military contractor aaron alexis reportedly shot and killed 12 people at the historic navy base, the investigation into *why this happened has uncovered close to nothing. 'catherine heenan is live in the studio with the latest on the tragedy. it's more big news of the day. >> pam: catherine? >> catherine: pam - we know the suspect was apparently troubled. but investigators are still trying to figure out exactly why he opened fire at the washington navy yard.killing a dozen people.and why he had the kind of access he did. his mother sounds as shocked as anyone.and today she talked about what happened. >> catherine: tory dunnan has the late
news >>our son aaron alexis has murdered twelve people and wounded several others. aaron is now in a place where he can no longer do harm to anyone and for that i am glad. >> pam: strong words from the mother of the man police say shot and killed twelve people at a washington navy yard. tonight -- you'll hear from an east bay relative of one of the victims -- still in shock of how close this tragedy hit home. >> pam: two days after military contractor aaron alexis reportedly...
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instead alexis bought a shotgun. that's what he used in that shooting rampage on monday. >> while he was in the navy, in uniform, none of those give you an indication he was capable of this sort of brutal, vicious violence. >> court records show alexis had been involved in several gun-related incidents and that he had mental health issues. that gun store by the way says alexis passed the required state and federal background checks to buy the shotgun. >>> in just a few minutes, the parents of the children who were killed in the newtown, connecticut school massacre will appear just -- half a mile away from the navy yard. they will meet with lawmakers on capitol hill to mark nine months since 20 first graders and six educators were gunned down at sandy hook elementary school last december, frustrated that congress has not passed tougher gun control laws, newtown families will hold a news conference at 9:00 this morning pacific time. their trip was planned before the navy yard massacre. if the navy yard gunman had been
instead alexis bought a shotgun. that's what he used in that shooting rampage on monday. >> while he was in the navy, in uniform, none of those give you an indication he was capable of this sort of brutal, vicious violence. >> court records show alexis had been involved in several gun-related incidents and that he had mental health issues. that gun store by the way says alexis passed the required state and federal background checks to buy the shotgun. >>> in just a few...
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the national lead, aaron alexis, his own mother taking solace in his death because he can never hurt anyone else ever again. we'll talk to a man that went through basic training with the killer long before he killed 1 people. remembering their names, we're keeping the victims of this atrocity front and center in our coverage. new details about the dozen people that will never return to their loved ones because of the action of one man. yes, the shooter was a gamer. most video game lovers just like most gun owners, like most people mentally disturbed would never do something like this. what does the science really say about bloody video games and violence? good afternoon, everyone. welcome to the lead. i am jake tapper. we're at the washington navy yard, site of the massacre that claimed 12 innocent lives just two days ago. we'll have dramatic new details on the investigation in just a moment. first, some breaking news in our money lead, the markets exploded to record levels today after the federal reserve announced that the economy is not yet strong enough and there is too much polit
the national lead, aaron alexis, his own mother taking solace in his death because he can never hurt anyone else ever again. we'll talk to a man that went through basic training with the killer long before he killed 1 people. remembering their names, we're keeping the victims of this atrocity front and center in our coverage. new details about the dozen people that will never return to their loved ones because of the action of one man. yes, the shooter was a gamer. most video game lovers just...
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five day later, august 28th, alexis visited another v.a. hospital here in d.c. looking for a refill, explaining this time his work schedule gave him insomnia. doctors say aaron alexis was alert and oriented during each visit and that he denied being anxious are depressed. the washington navy yard will reopen to employees tomorrow, just four days after 13 people were killed inside. and as the white house nou announces, president obama will attend a memorial service on sunday for the victims. the u.s. capitol police board has confirmed an investigation into reports that a capitol police s.w.a.t. team was told it stand down and stay away from the navy yard monday morning. a fact review team is now trying to figure out who could have possibly given such an order. and the results of their investigation are due october 21st. brett? >> peter doocy live at the navy yard, thank you. >>> one of the most delicate subjects relating to obamacare is birth control and abortion coverage. correspondent shannon breem has new information tonight about why some people are fighting
five day later, august 28th, alexis visited another v.a. hospital here in d.c. looking for a refill, explaining this time his work schedule gave him insomnia. doctors say aaron alexis was alert and oriented during each visit and that he denied being anxious are depressed. the washington navy yard will reopen to employees tomorrow, just four days after 13 people were killed inside. and as the white house nou announces, president obama will attend a memorial service on sunday for the victims. the...
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. >> alexis had military security clearance at the navy yard despite a history of misconduct and mental illness. and now defense secretary chuck hagel is ordering a review of how those clearances are granted as well as the security procedures at all u.s. military facilities worldwide. president obama will attend a memorial service this sunday for the victims of the mass shooting. >>> victims of domestic violence are celebrating a new state law that they hope will make them safer. >> police confirm five people shot. could be others. >> we have a officer down, on the third floor. >> female shot on the roof of the building 13. >> that was obviously video and audio from the shooting at the navy yard. apologies for that. but i can tell you that san francisco district attorney gascon held a news conference this morning alongside him with assemblyman phil ting who authored the bill to extend the length of civil restraining orders from three to five years all prompted by a stalking case in san francisco. the assemblyman saying, it is going to give victims more time to distance themselves from t
. >> alexis had military security clearance at the navy yard despite a history of misconduct and mental illness. and now defense secretary chuck hagel is ordering a review of how those clearances are granted as well as the security procedures at all u.s. military facilities worldwide. president obama will attend a memorial service this sunday for the victims of the mass shooting. >>> victims of domestic violence are celebrating a new state law that they hope will make them safer....